Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Bodyshop Wellness
The verdict
Ascend Medical takes it — 55.9/100 to 52.4/100.
Ascend Medical grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Ascend Medical is a virtual-first whole-person primary care practice that includes a Medical Weight Loss program among its services (alongside primary care, mental health, women's and men's health, diabetes…
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Bodyshop Wellness |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #478 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #425 · C
Strengths
- Whole-person virtual primary care that includes a medical weight loss program
- Staffed by licensed MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs
- Integrates weight loss with primary, mental health and diabetes care
- Clear state availability (Georgia and Texas)
Where it loses points
- Available only in Georgia and Texas
- Specific GLP-1 medications and branded-vs-compounded status not published
- No pricing disclosed on public pages
- Weight loss is one service among many, not a dedicated GLP-1 specialist
Graded #478 · C
Strengths
- Three named pharmacy partners disclosed (Rush Pharmacy FL, Red Rock Pharmacy UT, PerfectRx LLC TX)
- Red Rock Pharmacy is independently verified in our pharmacy registry
- LegitScript verified seal displayed
- All-in-one platform for weight, hormones, ED, and hair loss on one subscription
- Multi-state pharmacy footprint (FL/UT/TX) suggests broad operational capability
Where it loses points
- Specific GLP-1 drugs offered not disclosed — you must call or complete the questionnaire to learn the product line
- Pricing not disclosed — no tiers, consultation fee, or monthly cost shown
- State availability not disclosed — can't verify coverage without contacting the company
- Lab-work requirement not disclosed
- Refund / cancellation policy not disclosed
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.